Sermons tagged with ‘church’
Traditional Worship Service from Oktoberfest (9/14/24)
Jesus Goes to Church
Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God before us is our Gospel lesson, especially this verse: “And [Jesus] came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath […]
“Not Drunk” (Pentecost sermon based on Acts 2:1-21)
Sermon: Not Drunk
Text: Acts 2:1-21
Focus: Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to empower and equip his Church.
Function: That they would rejoice over the strange, unpredictable pattern of the Spirit’s work.
The Real Triple Crown Winner (Sermon based on Colossians 1:13-20)
Sermon on a free text by Pastor Arthur Schudde
“The Church Is Good” (sermon based on Matthew 16:13-20)
Sermon: The Church Is Good
Text: Matthew 16:13-20
Focus: Jesus promises that he will build his Church.
Function: That they would not be afraid of the Church’s future.
“Let’s Go to God’s House!”
Sermon: Let’s Go to God’s House!
Text: Psalm 122
Focus: God gives us gifts in worship.
Function: That they would joyfully worship and invite others to come.
What’s a Girl to Do?
Sermon: What’s a Girl to Do?
Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-15
Focus: God saved us by sending his Son to be born of a woman.
Function: That they would live out the distinct callings God gives them as men and women.
A Wedding Invitation
Sermon: A Wedding Invitation
Text: Revelation 22:1-6, 12-21
Focus: The Holy Spirit and the Church invite all people to come and receive God’s free grace.
Function: That they would invite their unbelieving family and friends to come and know Jesus.
They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Sermon: They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Text: John 13:31-35
Focus: Christ Jesus demonstrated his love by dying for us on the cross.
Function: That they would love others in word and deed just as Christ loves them.